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FG13 VCN

2013 Peugeot 208

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,016 mi
Last recorded124,016 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 VCN
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel showing signs of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 127,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel showing signs of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 123,981 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear eloys fluid tank mounting faulty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 118,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,458 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 104,386 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. on DPF (8.2.2.1 (c))

Emission control equipment obviously modified DPF pressure pipe cut off and flange nut welded in dpf. DPF pressure sensors disconnected on engine and taped up (8.2.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,057 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,543 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 91,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,116 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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FG13 VCN is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG13 VCN is a 2013 Peugeot 208, first registered on 1 June 2013.

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